Vulcan Strengthens Water Supply in Moatize and Expands Access to Water for More Than 70,000 People

At a time marked by strengthened social and health responses in local communities, Vulcan Mozambique has taken another decisive step toward improving the quality of life of the population in Moatize District, with the handover of three new potable water supply systems. These were officially inaugurated by the Governor of Tete Province, Domingos Juliasse Viola, on February 20. The initiative reinforces access to water as one of the company’s key pillars of social investment, promoting dignity, public health, and sustainable development.

The systems were installed in the neighbourhoods of 25 de Setembro, Bagamoio, and 1.º de Maio, operating through submersible pumps powered by solar panels — a sustainable solution that ensures energy autonomy and continuous supply. Each system has a storage capacity of 20,000 litres, enabling the supply of water to thousands of residents and strengthening regular access to safe water in the city of Moatize.

During the ceremony, the Governor highlighted that the investment comes at a particularly relevant time in the fight against waterborne diseases, especially cholera, noting that infrastructure of this nature contributes directly to improving public health and preventing outbreaks.

In turn, Vulcan’s Executive Manager for Social Development, Anoop Kumar, reiterated the company’s commitment to expanding water supply solutions, emphasizing that ensuring access to safe water helps reduce health risks, support education, stimulate economic activities, and improve family well-being.
The handover of the new systems forms part of a broader Vulcan social investment programme in the water sector, which has already produced significant results in Moatize district, benefiting more than 70,000 people with access to potable water. To date, seven independent solar-powered systems have been installed, along with 17 manual pumps to reinforce local supply. Additionally, the public system has been strengthened with three pressure pumps and one industrial submersible pump at the FIPAG distribution centres.

Currently, the installation of two additional industrial submersible pumps is underway, along with the extension of piping to the main FIPAG transmission line. This intervention will increase the network supply capacity from 320 m³/h to 420 m³/h, benefiting thousands of additional consumers and reinforcing Vulcan’s commitment to sustainable, long-term solutions for the development of Moatize.